We are delighted to announce that the latest in ‘Shibari suspension techniques’, Hashira shibari, vertical beam suspension, tutorial, is now on-line.
Part VII builds on the skills that you have gained in previous tutorials in the ‘Tying techniques’ series to learn how to tie a hashira shibari suspension, i.e. on a vertical beam or post. This is a classic method of tying, especially with those tying in the old-school style like Yukimura Haruki, Nureki Chimuo or Marai Masato, because it uses the traditional architecture of old Japanese houses, wooden beams which would commonly present themselves.
This tie has some interesting cultural aspects since it not only turns the model into an household ‘conversation piece’ by being hung on a hashira like a work of art but also because it can play between a desire to avoid exposure and to relieve the discomfort of the suspension.
You will learn:
– A classic hashira shibari suspension
– Variations: Partial suspension, a version of ‘running man/postman’ and a demanding agura shibari
– Transitions
– How to tie to a vertical, even very slippery one
– Using an secondary main line
– Mitigating the load by ‘chaining’ harness to harness
– A very exposed play position
Not only is this all shown in great detail but, as usual, we also explain the reasons for everything that’s done. Suspension is not something to do by rote. To be safe and creative, you need to understand what you are doing and why. It is all too easy to make dangerous mistakes through ignorance. With 20+ years combined experience, 1,000’s of suspensions and teaching from some of the world’s top riggers, you can be sure we know most of the pitfalls and can help you avoid them. In addition, Sophie gives some useful feedback and tips for bondage models.
As this is an advanced suspension due to the challenges of making safe and secure anchors to a vertical post (hashira), it is very important to have studied the earlier parts of the series and be competent in Nina’s hip-harness and a two rope contemporary gote with an X-friction or an old-style gote. While we encourage your enthusiasm, we urge you to really make really sure that you have laid solid foundations, especially with the anchor points, and not to rush ahead as this can be quite a demanding suspension. However, it is one which allows the person suspended to choose how they take the load and the clever addition of a simple variation of Nina’s hip-harness makes it far more comfortable. This means it is easier to endure and, most importantly, makes it safer by reducing the load on the gote and adding the option of additional secondary main line.
